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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Brakes
Page 11
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center “OFF” position.
3. Confirm the electric park brake is set.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack
stands, of adequate capacity to lift and
support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting
and support devices of rated load capacity
may result in severe bodily injury.
Current Taylor-Dunn
®
brakes are asbestos free. However, there is the possibility that the original
brakes were replaced with aftermarket parts containing asbestos. Since this possibility exists,
all brake parts should be handled as if they contain asbestos. Refer to Appendix C for
recommended handling precautions.
NOTE: It is recommended that both the left and right
brake pads be replaced as a set.
6. Release the park brake.
7. Raise the rear wheels off of the ground and support
with jack stands.
8. Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to
Tires
and Wheels
section for information on removing
the wheel.
9. Remove and inspect the brake drum. Refer to
Inspect the Service Brake
section for
information regarding inspecting the brake drum.
10. Remove the retracting springs and torsion springs
from the brake shoes.
11. Remove the hair pin clips from the actuating arms
and discard.
12. Remove the brake shoes and brake adjustor
assembly from the backing plate.
13. Thoroughly clean and inspect the adjustor
assembly. Replace parts as required.
14. Appl y a very light coating of high temperature
grease to the adjustor screw threads.
15. Install in reverse order.
16. Repeat for the opposite side.
17. Adjust the brakes. See
Adjust the Service
Brakes
section for information regarding
adjusting the brakes.
18. Set the park brake.
19. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the
batteries.
20. Lower the wheels to the ground.
21. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
22. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES
Do not allow grease to contact any of the
braking surfaces. Braking surfaces
contaminated with grease may cause the
brakes to fail resulting in property damage
and/or severe bodily injury.
Brake Adjuster Assembly